'the mid tone in the group of Easy Neutrals which are totally understated and extremely versatile. Less grey and gritty than Pavilion Gray and without the perceived warmth of Elephant's Breath, it sits perfectly between Ammonite and Purbeck Stone with which it can be used in any combination.'

Hmmm...Farrow and Ball are certainly better at descriptions than they used to be but still, if you haven't got experience of those other paint colours then you may be left rather at sea.

Well, that's where I can help..

Let me use my experience with a vast range of paint colours and finishes, both personally and professionally, to avoid that conundrum of having bought so many paint colour sample pots that you could actually use them decorate a whole room three times over!

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White Hall

The images I've pulled together will show Farrow and Ball Cornforth White as it actually looks so that when you get your tin home, and flip off the lid with that very pleasing ker-lunk, you'll know exactly what to expect.

And, truth be told, Cornforth White is one of the easier Farrow and Ball paint colours to pin down. This is the colour I recommended recently when I was asked for a 'modern, soft grey.'

Sometimes greys from other paint brands can look pretty bland and clinical but Farrow and Ball do greys fantastically well. There's no coldness in sight here.

This is a colour that can do the vintage look beautifully; because it's a soft grey, it's not difficult to bring out it's romantic side.

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White and Cath Kidston Wallpaper

However, give it a more contemporary backdrop, and Farrow and Ball Cornforth White suddenly becomes much more modern, with a truly elegant feel.

Or can be used to give a more contemporary slant on a stunning period room...

Farrow and Ball Green Smoke on the walls and Cornforth White Floor Paint for the old terracotta tiles.

If you're looking for a gently grey kitchenwww.moderncountrystyle.com, then Cornforth White is a great choice. Taken a look at some of these beauties...

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White kitchen

This is where you need a little bit of care because kitchens that receive a lot of light will come up a shade or two paler than those with less natural light, which will need more artificial light.

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White is one of those rare gems that works well as a wall colour AND a kitchen cabinet colour, meaning that you can have a elegantly monotoned room without looking drab and boring.

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White in bright natural light

Or you can pick out details like an island in a much bolder colour and Cornforth White will help to create a very sophisticated finish.

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White with Railings island

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White walls with Downpipe on units and Railings island

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White walls with Downpipe on units and Railings island

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White walls with Mole's Breath base units

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White walls with Downpipe on dresser and stools

Cornforth White doesn't have any noticeable undertones but it will change a little when paired with other colours.

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White walls with Stiffkey Blue

It's because this is such a classic neutral that Farrow and Ball Cornforth White highlights other colours so well. It enhances a very wide range of shades.

Where I'm not convinced it works quite so well is an exterior colour. The difficulty is that, because the sun faded colours back so much, you can end up with what looks like a dirty white...

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White Front Door

But my favourite use for Farrow and Ball Cornforth White is in hallways, where all its strengths can come to play. It doesn't compete with other colours so you can use it to create a harmonious flow into a number of other rooms.

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White hall

Plus it creates such a peaceful, gentle feeling...

So, my paint-loving friends, if you're after a soft, warm grey that will suit a vintage...

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